Gruden Criticizes CFB Playoff: 'Cinderella' Teams vs. Best Teams

08/12/2025 1 min
Gruden Criticizes CFB Playoff: 'Cinderella' Teams vs. Best Teams

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Jon Gruden Criticizes College Football Playoff Rankings: Debate on Cinderella Teams and Competitive BalanceFormer NFL head coach Jon Gruden has expressed strong criticism of the College Football Playoff rankings, particularly the exclusion of Notre Dame and Vanderbilt in favor of James Madison and Tulane. Gruden questions the competitive balance, citing Tulanes previous loss to Mississippi and the departure of both James Madison and Tulanes head coaches. He suggests that Vanderbilt and Notre Dame would have provided more compelling matchups. This situation has reignited the debate on whether Cinderella teams from smaller schools should be included in major tournaments, balancing the desire for competitive games with the appeal of underdog opportunities.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.